The world’s biggest watch exhibition may have closed its doors for another year, but at One To Watch we’re still talking about the biggest surprise of this year’s event – the dual release of new GMT models from both Rolex and its sister company Tudor. So, we asked David Duggan for his thoughts on why the GMT continues to make waves and what he makes of these new offerings.

Rolex is known for making watches that appeal to specific audiences and the original GMT Master was no different. Featuring an extra hour hand and a 24-hour rotating bezel this timepiece was developed for Pan Am pilots after the American airline company asked for a watch that could tell the time in more than one time zone. The first model was released in 1954 and became an instant hit with pilots and travellers alike. More than half a century later it remains a firm favourite in the horological community, thanks to a combination of beautiful aesthetics and utter practicality.

Rolex actually released three new references at Baselworld 2018: the GMT-Master II 126710 BLRO in stainless steel with the Pepsi bezel and a jubilee bracelet not seen on the model since its original debut; the 126711 CHNR in stainless steel and Rolex’s custom 18-carat Everose gold with a black and brown bezel; and the 126715 CHNR, in full 18-carat Everose gold.

Each reference also features the new 3285 calibre Rolex movement. The self-winding new calibre both improves accuracy and extends the power reserve life to 70 hours compared to a previous 48. It also features Rolex’s Chronergy escapement, improving efficiency. There’s also the date cyclops for legibility, is waterproof to 100m and features the Easylink 5mm bracelet adjuster for those days when it just doesn’t fit quite right.

Where the three models differ, though, is in their look. The GMT-Master II 126710 BLRO features one of Rolex’s most iconic features – the red and blue Pepsi bezel – and is an absolute stunner in my opinion. Meanwhile, the 126711 CHNR and 126715 CHNR feature a brand new black and brown bezel, giving the watch a vintage feel. I must admit, I’m not usually a fan of the steel and gold combination, but these are quite tempting.

First are four watches that are inspired by a watch first released in 1968, powered with a hi-beat movement and capable of 300 meters depth.A lot of people are loving this green dialed and bezeled variation of the 1968 classic. The SLA019 is a limited edition of 1,968 pieces, and while it’s definitely still a high end Seiko diver, it’ll be available for less than the SLA025 above. Seiko’s recommended retail price is 3,200 Euro.

After the raging success of Seiko’s 62MAS reissue last year (resulting in the SPB051/053) Seiko has decided to continue the trend of modernizing and re-releasing classic divers this year.

Just announced at this years major watch fair in Basel, Switzerland are six new Prospex dive watches that are recreations/variations of a couple of classic Seiko divers.

Rory McIlroy has been an Ambassador for Omega the last few years. He wears the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Golf. This unique piece was inspired by the greens, transferring the green color onto the Seamaster name, minute track and central seconds hand. The watch features the Co-Axial calibre 8500 which is anti-magnetic up to 15,000 Gauss. In 2017, Omega released a new version of the Aqua Terra Golf, featuring orange accents and a black and orange striped NATO strap.Rickie Fowler Another golfer with eclectic style on the golf course, he is also known for his collection of Rolex watches. He has been sponsored by Rolex for a few years and has quite the collection.

Rounding out the official world ranking top 10 is Sergio Garcia. Between 200 and 2009, Garcia spent over 300 weeks in the top 10 rankings. Even with being a strong player and winning the Omega Dubai Desert Classic 2017, Garcia has yet to win a Major title, that is – until he took home the green jacket at the Masters in 2017.

He did however, win when he became a brand ambassador for Omega. He can be seen wearing a “Black Black” Dark Side of The Moon. Most recently, with his Dubai win, he is now the proud owner of a Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m with rose gold case and brown leather strap which he won alongside the trophy and winner’s check.Update: Congratulations to Sergio Garcia on his first Major win in 2017! He first played Augusta in 1999 as an amateur and finally took home the Green Jacket after a playoff round against Justin Rose. Garcia was spotted wearing a blue Seamaster Professional GMT from Omega as he put on his new jacket.Since the big win in 2017, Garcia has been seen wearing the green Seamaster Aqua Terra “Golf” more frequently – the green matches perfectly with his jacket!

On the off chance that you’ll permit me to wax a bit, we discuss vintage observes today for the most part from the viewpoint of what they look like – well, today. Without a doubt, we talk about how the watch came into generation, any specialized developments and why it was made. What we regularly miss, in light of the fact that the data once in a while exists, are the firsthand discernments that existed replica watches around a brand or model amid its real generation date. In the event that I had a time machine, beside purchasing everything (and obviously modifying the time-space continuum), I’d affection to perceive how certain brands were advertised, how they contrasted with others, and so forth., and so forth. While it’s reasonable a gross exaggeration, a percentage of the watches we really grovel over may have been seen as what might as well be called today’s Michael Kors pieces! Thus, yes, I get amped up for conversing with individuals about the past and why they picked certain watches

It was just for recreational plunging, yet not all simple bounce in and go. I did numerous strenuous jumps from rocks and magma streams in changing tide and surf conditions and as profound as 165 feet, max on compacted air. This watch with its size was anything but difficult to peruse in all conditions and the ergonomic bezel fast to set. They (Replica Seiko Watches ) considered everything to make it confront the rigors of substantial use, bore witness to by the execution today, after 40 years, despite the fact that it invests a great deal of energy in my work area drawer. I’ll presumably never part with it… recollections, you know.

Today’s short record, however, is truly around a peruser who posed a few questions on where to fake watches administration a Seiko symbol, the 6159-7019 unique ” Grandfather Tuna”. We had an any longer audit on this watch not long ago, yet felt you’d like to see pictures and hear the tale of a unique proprietor piece.

The new King Air type watch case diameter of 40 mm, with 904L steel forging. Black dial rich personality, 3, 6 and 9 o’clock position marked King Arabic numerals, minute scale conspicuous prominent, so that sailing can clearly read.

King Air type mentioned, I believe that many fans of the old labor can tell some well-known story, which was once a tribute aviation pilots watch products, after years of silence, now once again return. And different from the past is that this time, the King Air type to watch oversize 40 mm movement use after the Rolex Top 3131 certified chronometer automatic winding movement, compared to the old empty Pa whether design or performance , has been significantly improved.

The words “Air-King” (King Air type) on the dial, the watch is designed font used in the 1950’s designed for the original models.The new King Air type watch reflects the unique contact the thirties Rolex and the aviation industry. In the golden age of aviation, aircraft performance with each passing day, the route continues to expand, long-haul flights are also introduced.

King Air type watch match 904L solid steel chain link Oyster bracelet with folding Oyster buckle, buckle easy to tune also installed links. This device is designed to extend patent Rolex cleverly lets wearing a strap to easily extend about 5 mm, in any case, all wearing comfort.

New Air-King is hot, there is another important reason is that Rolex first use of such classic golden crown and green with a trademark.

Summary: There is no doubt that the new model will skymaster like other Oyster watch as renewed attention, and will be one of this year’s annual hot models, positioned at the Rolex entry-level pricing, it will also attract a lot of love Rolex watch group of young people.

Why men love diving watch? Diving watch cool and handsome in design and waterproof chronograph functions, it has been far ahead of similar sports watch. In addition, diving watch is nowadays the most fashionable resort lifestyle synonymous. Even if you do not really use it to dive, you can also use it to play it cool.

PAM382 called the Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days the Automatic Bronzo, this new dive tables are derived from half a century ago Panerai for the Egyptian navy commandos to create watches, bronze as a material with excellent resistance to sea water and atmospheric corrosion, the P9000 is equipped with self-winding movement, small seconds at 9 o’clock, 3 o’clock calendar window, earthquake frequency 28800vph, power storage 36h. But this alone stocky bold styling, it has been enough to attract the eye. Members large Pei lovers, want to challenge your own wrist?

The automatic P.9010 calibre, entirely developed and created in the Panerai Manufacture in Neuchâtel, has central hour and minute hands, the small seconds dial at 9 o’clock and the date at 3 o’clock. The energy necessary to accumulate a power reserve of three days – the basic standard for Panerai in-house movements – is stored in two spring barrels whose springs are wound by an oscillating weight operating in both directions. Consisting of 200 components including 31 jewels, the calibre has a diameter of 13¾ lignes and it is 6 mm thick. The balance, fixed by a bridge with twin supports, oscillates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz). It is associated with the device which stops it as soon as the winding crown is pulled out, enabling the watch to be perfectly synchronised with a reference signal. In the P.9010 calibre the hours can be conveniently adjusted without interfering with the movement of the minute hand, thanks to the device which directly moves only the relative hand in jumps of one hour forward or backwards. This function is very useful when changing time zones or moving between summer time and winter time, and conveniently the adjustment of the hour hand is automatically connected to the date indicator.

Tag Heuer is a heavy hitter when it comes to the evolution of the modern chronograph. The brand is synonymous for racing sports and adventurous bravado fused together. If you are looking for watches that’re robust, functional, and never fail to impress, TAG Heuer watches may just be the one for you.

When talking about the history of TAG Heuer, you first have to talk about Heuer. The Heuer brand was founded in 1860 by Eduoard Heuer. In just a few short years, Heuer filed an impressive number of patents. During 1869, they secured the patent for a keyless, crown-operated winding system for pocket watches. In 1882, they patented the company’s first chronograph. And in 1887, they received one of their most notable patents for an oscillating pinion mechanism. Major watchmakers still use this technology. That same year, Edouard’s son Jules-Edouard joined the family business. Sadly, founder Edouard Heuer passed away five years later, in 1892.

Jules-Edouard proudly carried on his father’s work. In 1895, the company filed yet another patent for its first water resistant case. Then, in 1911, Heuer patented their first dashboard chronograph called Time of Trip. This patent is particularly notable because it sparked the longstanding relationship between Heuer and the automobile and airline industries. The company’s growth allowed for increased research and development, which ultimately led to their next big breakthrough. In 1916, Heuer released the Micrograph, the most accurate stopwatch at the time.

For the next few decades, the brand continued to focus on their close relationship with the automobile and airline industries. In the 1930’s, they began producing chronographs specially designed for pilots. Then, in 1933, Heuer introduced another dashboard instrument for automobiles and planes: the Autavia. This clock featured a timer function and could run for an impressive eight days without being wound.

The 1950’s also marked the beginning of Heur’s partnership with Abercrombie & Fitch. They produced exclusive versions of the Seafarer and Auto-Graph for the brand, with special dials and unique color patterns.

In 1962, Heuer made history as the first Swiss watchmaker to enter outer space. On February 20th, John Glenn made the first American space flight with a Heuer stopwatch on his wrist.

A year later in 1963, Heuer launched one of its now iconic models: the Carrera chronograph. Then, in 1969, the brand made one of its most groundbreaking horological advancements. Heuer had discretely been working on a top secret effort called Project 99 in tandem with Breitling, Buren, and Dubois-Depraz. Together, they invented the first self-winding chronograph movement, called the Chronomatic. They used it in three wrist chronograph models: the Carrera, the Autavia, and the brand new Monaco.

Today, the main role is a vintage IWC Ingenieur replica, it is Laureus IW323310, which is the best replica Ingenieur which Noob factory has ever made. Although it belongs to vintage Ingenieur series, its design is full of modern watch making elements. Besides Portofino, I think Ingenieur IW323310 will be the best watch to fit your business suits. It will perfectly act as a casual watch. Modern case design with vintage dial, the replica gives you two different visual effect.

Noob factory has released several versions for this Ingenieur, and the one here is going to be introduced is the best version. With clone Cal.80111 movement, which is closest to genuine design. Whether engravings, shock absorber, balance wheel or black screws, the movement is cloned according to original IWC 80111 calibre. At the same time, auto rotor uses bronze as main material and has sunray patterns being polished, the surface of auto rotor has been plated with aluminum-magnesium alloy. In a word, the factory watch masters spent a lot of time in cloning 80111 movement and finally achieved perfection, it is the most beautifully polished auto rotor I have ever seen on replica watches.

The case, which uses polishing on bezel, is 42.5mm in diameter and 14mm thick. The case back is solid with engravings, there are grooves on the edge of the back, you need a special tool to open the case back. Actually the highlights of the replica all lie in its dial, which exactly refects its vintage features. First, raised silver hour markers have a tip end, they are different from hour marker design of modern Ingenieur. There are 12 small lume dots next to each hour marker, these lume round dots use original SuperLume C1 material, so they could offer a strong and durable green light in the dark. Central vintage second hand has a red tip, which looks beautiful and increases the readability of the dial, which is blue with sunray patterns.

Ok, this is all review of replica IWC Ingenieur. I believe you guys have a basic understanding of it. With superior quality polishing on case and genuine leather strap, the replica brings a good wearing comfort, featuring an unique vintage Ingenieur dial, it gives you extraordinary visual enjoyment, driven by modified clone 80111 movement, the watch could run more accurately and stably.

The watches are limited to 2020 pieces each and can be bought in a set of all 5. This set will be limited to 55 pieces. As you can see, three of the five watches are in stainless steel and the other two have a bit of gold added to them. In our opinion, it was about time that bi-colour returned to the Moonwatch. The last time was with the Apollo 15 35th Anniversary edition that came out in gold and steel, 1971 pieces only (in 2006). It is clear that Omega took the inspiration for these 5 limited edition models for the Olympic Games in 2020 from existing (or discontinued models). The aforementioned Apollo 15 35th anniversary edition is one of them, but what to think of the Mitsukoshi/Apollo 11 (2004) edition with the Panda dial, or the blue and white dial version that looks like the Gemini IV limited edition from 2005? The red bezel version and the green bezel version seem to be based on the recently released Master Chronometer Moonphase models. Perhaps these can be seen as the most original two versions of the pack. The green bezel Speedmaster uses 18-carat Sedna gold where the black bezel Speedmaster has 18-carat yellow gold for its pushers, crown and bezel. The hands, hour markers and sub-counter rings are also made of gold on both watches.

All five watches have ‘Speedmaster’ printed in red on the dial. The engraved case back is also the same for all watches, except for those thatcome in the set of 55 pieces only. Also, these watches have the same specifications as the regular Moonwatch, so a 42mm case with the hand-wound Lemania based calibre 1861 movement.

As you probably know, in 2020 the Olympic Games will take place in Japan and of course Omega will be the official timekeeper. In celebratio of the 2 year countdown towards these games, Omega introduced a special collection of Speedmaster. They’re inspired by the colours of the iconic Olympic Rings, similar to the set of 5 Seamasters for the 2018 Winter Games.

I reviewed the Cartier Santos 100 here on aBlogtoWatch a couple years ago and still feel very fondly about that model – but more on that later. Today my focus is on the new “Santos de Cartier” Large Model that Cartier released in early 2018. Cartier wanted to make sure the new Santos watches would hit stores soon after the debut (a practice not very common in the watch industry) and early reports are that sales of the new Santos models are strong. The specific model I reviewed is the Cartier Santos reference W2SA0006, which has a two-tone steel and 18k yellow gold case as well as the larger 39.8mm case (Cartier also produces a smaller 35.1mm wide version of the new Santos).

There is a lot to say about the Cartier Santos for 2018 and I discussed a lot of the overall collection details and highlights on this article here. In that article you’ll read more about the available models (and their prices) as well as what Cartier is trying to accomplish with the new Santos collection. This review will build on my discussion of the Santos in previous articles such as the above linked-to Santos 100 review.

Let me sum up the major highlights of the new for 2018 Cartier Santos watches. First, the cases and bracelets are significantly thinner and for some people, probably more comfortable to wear (as compared to the previous generation large-case models, like the Santos 100 Large). There is also the new bezel design which isn’t a huge element, but it does offer a rather distinctive look for the new models. The case contains an in-house automatic movement, and of course the biggest news is the quick release (“QuickSwitch” as Cartier calls it) bracelet/strap system, as well as the tool-less link changing system that lets you adjust the bracelet quickly, easily, and without tools (assuming you currently have fingernails).

My overall impressions of the Cartier Santos Large Model are very good. Some also say that the smaller model can also be worn as a men’s watch, but I’m pretty sure that in the West, the vast majority of 35.1mm wide Santos models will be sold to women. Aside from the size, the primary difference between the larger and smaller Santos model is the placement of a date window display (which exists on the larger model but not on the smaller model).